Grand Kru Representative Koffa Congratulates Players
Monrovia – Grand Kru County football team has been officially presented their trophy as champions of the 2019/2020 National County Sports Meet football version. Speaking to the media, Grand Kru Captain, Rufus Kennedy said it was a dream come true for him to have captained the team and won the tournament. He appreciated the people of Grand Kru for their support to them from the start of the tournament to the end but singled out Representative Fonati Koffa for his financial support to the team. The Grand Kru District #2 Representative said as his way of motivating the team, he presented US$300,000 to both the football and the kickball team for qualifying to the quarterfinal. 2019-20 National County Meet football individual award winners↔️MVP & Highest Scorer- Rufus Kennedy- Grand Kru County↔️Best Goalkeeper- Cassius Allison-Maryland County↔️Best Young Player- Hope Jarbah- Lofa↔️Best Defender- Pascal Harris-Nimba County
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:56 UTC
Female Under-20 Delegation Held Upon Arrival In Guinea
A 28-man Liberia female under-20 delegation arrived in Conakry, Guinea on Wednesday. The delays forced the team to miss their afternoon planned recovery session as the players wandered within the airport. Liberia will take on Guinea in the second leg of the Fifa under-20 women’s World Cup qualifier at the September 28 Stadium in Conakry at 4:00PM on 1 February. Six players, who helped Liberia whitewashed Niger 9-0 on aggregate in a Fifa women’s under-17 World Cup qualifier have been called-up. The full squadGoalkeepers: Jackie Touah (Determine Girls) and Komassah Sumo (Hippo FC)Defenders: Loretta Sackie and Sangay Moulton (World Girls); Choice Tokpah (Shaitta FC), Crystal Mulbah (Earth Angels) and Marie Flomo (Blanco FC)Midfielders: Sylvia Pyne (Determine Girls), Francisca Howe (Earth Angels), Hawa Kpan (World Girls) and Cynthia Nimely (Island Queens)Forwards: Paulinho Agbotsu and Elizabeth Tamba (Determine Girls); Lucy Kikeh and Mamie Kallon (World Girls); Miatta Morris (Senior Professionals); Agatha Nimene and Love Koffa (Blanco FC)
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:33 UTC
U.S. Govt Reportedly Rejects Togar Nimley as Chairman-designate of Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission, Withholds Funding
Toga Nimley as chairman of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission is part of the Millennium Challenge Compact support to reform the electricity sector. LERC will develop guidelines for electricity suppliers that guarantee health, safety and environmental standards in supplying electricity to homes and communities. More on the LERCLERC is also mandated to issue licenses to electricity suppliers, making sure suppliers meet all requirements of quality supply and services and set prices for electricity, not the suppliers themselves. Customers, for the first time in Liberia, will have an independent forum, the LERC to file complaints against electricity suppliers for any wrong.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Vice President Taylor Takes over Senate’s Gavel with Plans to Institute Reforms
MONROVIA – Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor’s posture when President George Weah delivered his third Annual Message last on Monday portrayed a vivid picture of the strains she’s having with the executive which seems to be gradually diminishing her powers as Vice President – something she said she cannot afford. The chairman emeritus of the NPP, Chief Cyril Allen, at the ceremony marking the observation of jailed ex-president Charles Taylor’s, founder of the party, 72nd birthday, called on the Weah-led government and some elements within the NPP not to undermine the party and the Vice President. It’s good to say, internally, you know, well, maybe I’m the problem, what can I do to fix it? FPA gathered that the VP has vowed that under her gavel, there would be no yea, nay voting. “The Vice President has decided that despite the strangulation, she’s going to stand tall and put her foot to the ground.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Appalling Bushrod Island Road Entering Another Raining Season without Rehabilitation
Roads in Bushrod Island, one of Monrovia’s largest suburbs, are ruins, making the movement of vehicles and commuters pretty difficult. Large potholes are visible at nearly every intersection or junction of Bushrod Island. Minister Kialain added that the commencement of rehabilitation works on the Bushrod Island road remains one of the major priorities of the ministry during this dry season. “We have a robust maintenance plan for this dry season that is nearing the completion of a procurement process. It remains unclear what are the contributing factors for the delay in the rehabilitation of major roads in Monrovia during the dry season.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Health Authority Wants US$3 Million to Prevent Coronavirus
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Health authorities are requesting US$3 million to boost the country’s surveillance and preventive mechanisms against the ominous coronavirus that has hit several countries outside of China. “The initial investment in this fight is US$3 million to help us put in place measures and mechanisms to protect the population should in case anything was to hit us. For now, we are using the limited resources to maximize result,” Dr. Kateh said. Dr. Kateh said the MOH is collaborating with the Chinese Embassy accredited near Monrovia and have placed several Chinese nationals who recently arrived from China on surveillance. “The initial investment in this fight is US$3 million to help us put in place measures and mechanisms to protect the population should in case anything was to hit us.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 31, 2020 06:11 UTC
Former TRC Commissioners Clarify Jefferson Koijee Was Never Part of Liberia’s Civil War
Pearl Brown Bull, Mr. John Stewart and Madam Massa Washington who comprise the majority of the TRC Commissioners condemned Cllr. Jerome Verdier’s allegations of war crimes violations against current Mayor of Monrovia Jefferson Koijee. Jefferson T. Koijee, was a part of any waring faction, perpetrating groups, or individuals, linked to gross human rights violations, war crimes or crimes against humanity. But none of these implicated Major Koijee to war crimes or any human rights violations. Jefferson T. Koijee, was a part of any waring faction, perpetrating groups, or individuals, linked to gross human rights violations, war crimes or crimes against humanity.
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January 31, 2020 06:00 UTC
‘Undermining the TRC Report’?
Koijee’s response apparently struck a chord with five other former TRC commissioners, who stand in agreement with the mayor that Verdier’s support of Jestina Taylor’s allegations could undermine the credibility of the TRC report. Former TRC commissioners feel it expedient to provide the clarification for the record because of blurred lines in distinguishing between the chairman of the TRC, Cllr. “The TRC report recommended that all child soldiers be granted amnesty. We worked with the Commission, which Jerome Verdier chaired, to protect the TRC report despite many attempts by perpetrators of the war to undermine this national instrument. “It pains me that people are bent on undermining the TRC report, because the nation and partners collectively invested huge money in this national instrument.
Source:Daily Observer
January 31, 2020 02:26 UTC
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency
Amid high threat level of Coronavirus outbreak, NPHIL, LAA deploy thermal scanners at RIAThe World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. 1,370 of the confirmed cases are severe and 170 deaths have occurred due to the Coronavirus. Outside of China, there are 82 confirmed cases across 18 countries. However, the public is encouraged to comply with these public health emergency response procedures to reduce the rate of transmission of the CORONA VIRUS and other communicable diseases in the best interest of the country. We’re working closely with public health authorities in each of the affected countries to track the spread and virulence of the virus and we’re providing guidance on countermeasures to protect public health.”
Source:Daily Observer
January 31, 2020 02:26 UTC
Coronavirus Alert: Government of Liberia Tracing 300 Chinese and 11 Liberians
“We are tracing all these people. We have information from the Liberia Immigration Service and these people will be quarantined for 10 to 12 days.”Speaking further, Coleman who chairs the Senate Committee on Health said an emergency center has been identified where an inter-agency committee meets on a daily basis. He maintained that from the public health prospective, government through the Ministry of Health is tracing all contact ensuring that anyone showing signs would be isolated. Senator Coleman also told the Senate that the Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has approved US$1 million for tracing, but some senators are raising concern about the procedure. Senator Gale-Gbo Brown of Maryland County wants government carry out the process in a holistic manner which will include all counties, especially those bordering neighboring countries.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 30, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberian Leader Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Abuse Of Women, Girls
President George Manneh Weah has re-echoed his commitment to fight against abuse, discrimination and exploitation of women and girls in Liberia. The Liberian leader in his third annual message delivered in the Joint Chamber of the National Legislature on Monday indicated that justice against sexual predators will not be compromised. President Weah said he remains committed to upholding the dignity of human rights, and to the protection of the vulnerable population, including women, girls, and children, the elderly, young people and people living with disabilities in the society. “To that end, we intend to establish Gender and Social Inclusion Units in all government ministries, agencies and commissions. We are grateful to have received initial funding for this initiative from the Millennium Challenge Account – Liberia,” President Weah said.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 30, 2020 12:20 UTC
LIBERIA: Police Arrest Two Suspects Linked To Murder Of German National
BUCHANAN, (LINA) – Following a vigorous manhunt, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has arrested two individuals allegedly linked to the recent murder of a German national, Juergen Schedemna, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Emmanuel Kollie was picked up in Bong County while trying to escape and another male yet to be named was arrested in Grand Bassa County following a tip-off. According to Grand Bassa County Supt. The German national had lived and worked in Liberia for more than ten years prior to his death. The death of Juergen marks the second of a foreign national in Grand Bassa County over the last 10 years.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 30, 2020 11:46 UTC
Scientists Discover Antibody That Can Neutralize 2019-nCoV Coronavirus
“We report for the first time that […] CR3022 could bind potently with 2019-nCoV RBD,” the scientists write in their article. This discovery has greatly surprised the scientists, since computer models did not indicate that slight RBD differences would make the 2019-nCoV invulnerable to those protein molecules. The scientists now study the infected blood samples, in hopes to find other antibodies that would bind with the coronavirus more effectively than the CR3022 does. On January 7, Chinese experts identified the infecting agent: coronavirus 2019-nCoV. The initial carriers of the 2019-nCoV virus were bats, the scientists believe.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 30, 2020 11:32 UTC
GNN Liberia Releases List Of Personalities 2019, As Henry Costa, Jewel Howard Taylor Captured ‘Man and Woman’ Of The Year-
As usual, your most informative and widely browse international online platform: www.gnnliberia.com is to shortly release list its personalities of the year-2019; profiling those who nationalistically perform their duties despite of all odds, and their role played during the year under review. The nomination of individuals and institutions of the year 2019, brought together over fifty entries, with many suggesting their possible candidates for their preferred choice, amongst those nominated include Henry Petro Costa, lead campaigner of the Save the State, and Liberian first Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor as ‘Man and Woman of the year 2019. According to the management of Global News Network Incorporated, publishers of www.gnnliberia.com, over 20 individuals including institutions have been shortlisted to receive their awards/plaques during the first week of February, 2020, at which time the listing below will be published in the hard copy of our paper, The GNN-Liberia newspaper. Below is our list of category:Man of the YearWoman of the YearLawmaker of the YearPolitician of the YearSecurity Officer of the YearPeace Advocate of the YearHumanitarian of the YearRights Advocate of the YearAcademic Institution of the YearBusinessman of the YearYouth Advocate of the YearGospel Musician of the YearSecular musician of the YearCabinet Minister of the YearCompany of the YearEducator of the YearPublic Corporation of the YearBusinesswoman of the YearHotel of the YearAdministrator of the YearGSM Company of the YearManaging Director of the YearCommitted Public Official of the Year(Visited 276 times, 71 visits today)Commentscomments
Source:GNN Liberia
January 30, 2020 11:32 UTC
Liberia: World Food Program Donates Vehicles, Agro-machines, Computers to Government To Enhance Agriculture sector
Monrovia – The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) in Liberia today, Thursday donate a consignment of assorted agro-machines, vehicles, desktop computers, generators, and motorized water pumps among other assets to Government of Liberia. The items, worth nearly US$155,000 is part of WFP’s country capacity strengthening support. Others are six 5-KVA generators, six desktop computers as well as 30 water discharge hoses and 15 floater wheel tires. This programs supports vulnerable communities to develop key community farm assets, thus promoting resilient agricultural practices for staple food production along the value chain. The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 30, 2020 08:48 UTC